Pucallpa
An Amazonian river port at the end of the road from Lima, and the start of the boats down the Ucayali.
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The best time to visit Peru
The Inca Trail closes for the whole of February and Machu Picchu does not. The three climates, the month table, and the shoulder weeks worth booking.
Camila Duarte · 2 Sep 2026
Itineraries
Peru in 10 days, climbing slowly and booking Machu Picchu first
Lima, Arequipa and Cusco in 10 days, gaining altitude in the right order. Plus the 2026 Machu Picchu rule that caught the Inca Trail out.
Camila Duarte · 2 Sep 2026